South Africa considers AI regulation, looks to appoint advisory council
- South Africa's Minister of Communications, Mondli Gungubele, declared the country should not fall behind in AI developments.
- The government intends to establish regulations and an AI Expert Advisory Council to guide AI policies.
- Stakeholders at the summit discussed approaches to a better AI future, including policies, regulatory experiments, and understanding AI's capabilities.
The emphasis on not falling behind in AI developments and the establishment of regulations and an AI Expert Advisory Council show a proactive approach by South Africa's government. The discussions on policies, regulatory experiments, and understanding AI's capabilities indicate a commitment to harnessing AI's potential. However, the lack of formal AI regulation in African countries highlights the need for further progress in this area.
